FRONT WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

The windshield wiper motor does not have a link mechanism. Therefore, make sure that the right and left positions do not deviate when removing and installing the front wiper arm.

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. B004BIZC01
      B004CG0 Protective Tape

      Using a thin-bladed screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, detach the claws and remove the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the other side.

  2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B004A3U

      Disconnect the 2 washer hoses.

    2. B004AI4

      Remove the nut and the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

      Tech Tips

      Perform work from directly above so that the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly RH does not rotate when removeing the nut.

  3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. B004A4J

      Disconnect the 2 washer hoses.

    2. B004AYD

      Remove the nut and the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

      Tech Tips

      Perform work from directly above so that the windshield wiper arm and blade assembly RH does not rotate when removeing the nut.

  4. REMOVE RADIATOR SUPPORT TO FRAME SEAL RH

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  5. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH

    Click here

  6. REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR AIR DEFLECTOR

    Click here

  7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT TOP SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

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  8. REMOVE FRONT FENDER REINFORCEMENT TOP SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  9. SEPARATE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING RH


    1. B004AQFC03
      B004CG0 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape around the roof drip side finish moulding RH.

    2. Using the moulding remover B, detach the claws and separate the roof drip side finish moulding RH.

  10. SEPARATE ROOF DRIP SIDE FINISH MOULDING LH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the RH side.

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 COWL TOP PANEL INSULATOR (for LHD)


    1. B004BDBC01
      B004CG0 Protective Tape

      Using needle-nose pliers with their tips wrapped with protective tape, remove the clip of the hood to cowl top seal.

    2. B004C6A

      Remove the clip.

    3. B004BR6C01
      B004B1M Remove in this Direction

      Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the claws and remove the No. 2 cowl top panel insulator.

  12. REMOVE NO. 3 COWL TOP PANEL INSULATOR (for LHD)


    1. B004BL3

      Detach the clamp.

    2. B004A0BC01
      B004CG0 Protective Tape

      Disconnect the washer hoses as shown in the illustration.

    3. Using needle-nose pliers with their tips wrapped with protective tape, remove the clip of the hood to cowl top seal.

    4. B004AJT

      Remove the clip.

    5. B004C08C01
      B004B1M Remove in this Direction

      Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the claws and remove the No. 3 cowl top panel insulator.

  13. REMOVE NO. 2 COWL TOP PANEL INSULATOR (for RHD)


    1. B0049VYC01
      B004CG0 Protective Tape

      Using needle-nose pliers with their tips wrapped with protective tape, remove the clip of the hood to cowl top seal.

    2. B004B3R

      Remove the clip.

    3. B004B2QC01
      B004B1M Remove in this Direction

      Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the claws and remove the No. 2 cowl top panel insulator.

    4. B004B8Y

      Disconnect the washer hose as shown in the illustration.

  14. REMOVE NO. 3 COWL TOP PANEL INSULATOR (for RHD)


    1. B004AV5C01
      B004CG0 Protective Tape

      Disconnect the 2 washer hoses.

    2. Using needle-nose pliers with their tips wrapped with protective tape, remove the clip of the hood to cowl top seal.

    3. B004BHG

      Remove the clip.

    4. B0049XX

      Detach the clamp.

    5. B004AHYC01
      B004B1M Remove in this Direction

      Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the claws and remove the No. 3 cowl top panel insulator.

  15. REMOVE WASHER GROMMET


    1. B004AFQ

      Remove the washer grommet.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the other side.

  16. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER


    1. B004AYKC01
      B004B1M Remove in this Direction (1)
      B004CNL Remove in this Direction (2)

      Pull in the direction of the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the claws and remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.

  17. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 clips.

      B004A2X
    2. B004BUMC01
      *a Edge of Protective Tape
      B004CG0 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to a moulding remover as shown in the illustration.

      Standard Dimension
      Area Dimension
      A 4.0 mm (0.157 in.)

    3. Insert the moulding remover at the starting position until the edge of the protective tape is aligned with the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      B004CDYC01
      *a

      Starting Position:

      Side of Cowl Top Ventilator Louver Sub-assembly and Moulding Remover Aligned

      		 *b Inserted to Edge of Protective Tape
      *c Not Inserted at Starting Position *d Not Inserted to Edge of Protective Tape
      *e Not Inserted Straight *f Piece of Cloth or Equivalent
      B004CG0 Protective Tape - -

      Note


      • To prevent damage to the windshield glass, set a piece of cloth between the moulding remover and windshield glass.


      • Make sure to insert the moulding remover until the edge of protective tape is aligned with the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly, otherwise the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may be deformed or damaged.

    4. While pushing the moulding remover in the direction indicated by the arrow (A), push the moulding remover in the direction indicated by the arrow (B) to disengage the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

      B004B9OC01
      B004B1M Push in this Direction (A) B004CNL Push in this Direction (B)

      Note


      • Make sure to repeat this procedure to disengage the entire cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.


      • Make sure to perform this procedure while pushing the moulding remover in the direction indicated by the arrow (A), otherwise the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may be deformed or damaged.


      • Make sure not to pry the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly more than necessary to disengage it, otherwise it may be deformed or damaged.

        B004CRNC01
        *a Pried Until Disengaged *b Pried Excessively

    5. Using the moulding remover, repeatedly pry up the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly while gradually moving the moulding remover half of its width laterally toward the center of the vehicle and then repeat the procedure from the other side of the vehicle as shown in the illustration to disengage the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly from the windshield glass.

      B004CIYC01
      *a Half Width of Moulding Remover - -
      B004ANI Order of Removal - -

      Note


      • Make sure to move the moulding remover only half of its width laterally after prying up the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly, otherwise the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly may be damaged or deformed.

      • Make sure not to lift up or pull the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly by hand before it is completely disengaged, otherwise it may be deformed or damaged.

    6. Pull up and turn the front side of the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly to remove it.

      B004A94C01
      B004B1M Remove in this Direction B0049X5 Place Hands Here
    7. B004AX4C01
      *a Main Nozzle Side
      *b Sub Nozzle Side

      Disconnect the 2 washer hoses as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Make sure to disconnect the washer hose as shown in the illustration to prevent improper installation during reinstallation.

  18. REMOVE WASHER HOSE ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. Disconnect the washer hose assembly from the washer grommet.

    2. Disconnect the clamps and remove the washer hose assembly.

      B004AZ6C01
      B004C4F Grommet - -

  19. REMOVE WASHER HOSE ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. Detach the washer hose assembly from the guide.

    2. Disconnect the washer hose assembly from the washer grommet.

    3. Disconnect the clamps and remove the washer hose assembly.

      B004CP7C01
      *a Guide - -
      B004C4F Grommet - -

  20. REMOVE HOOD TO COWL TOP SEAL


    1. Detach the clips and remove the hood to cowl top seal.

      B004ANA

  21. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR COVER


    1. B004BOW

      Detach the claws and guide and remove the front wiper motor cover.

  22. REMOVE FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY


    1. B004C9FC01
      *a Grommet

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts.

    3. Detach the grommet and remove the front wiper motor and bracket assembly as shown in the illustration.

  23. REMOVE NO. 1 WINDSHIELD WIPER SHAFT COVER


    1. B0049UV

      Detach the claws and remove the No. 1 windshield wiper shaft cover.

  24. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. B004BJ4

      Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

    2. Remove the 3 screws and windshield wiper motor assembly from the wiper bracket assembly.

  25. REMOVE NO. 2 FRONT WIPER MOTOR AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY


    1. B004B1T

      Detach the clamps.

    2. B004CGXC01
      *a Grommet

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    3. Detach the grommet and remove the No. 2 front wiper motor and bracket assembly as shown in the illustration.

    4. B004BA5

      Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

  26. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD WIPER SHAFT COVER


    1. B004CEJ

      Detach the claws and remove the No. 2 windshield wiper shaft cover.

  27. REMOVE NO. 2 WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ASSEMBLY


    1. B004BDP

      Remove the 3 screws and No. 2 windshield wiper motor assembly from the wiper bracket assembly.